On September 2, 2026, a Monaco court made a pivotal ruling regarding the custody of Nina, the eight-year-old daughter of former supermodel Adriana Karembeu and her estranged partner, Aram Ohanian. The decision, which has sparked significant media attention, grants shared custody to Karembeu but denies her request for Nina to relocate to Monaco, reaffirming that the child will continue residing in Marrakech. This ruling underlines the court's emphasis on maintaining a stable environment for Nina, highlighting the importance of her existing support system.
Both parents had presented contrasting proposals during the proceedings. Karembeu aimed for Nina to live and attend school in Monaco, while Ohanian sought exclusive custody. Ultimately, the judge opted for neither of these arrangements, deciding that joint parental authority would remain in place, with Nina's primary residence designated as her father’s home in Marrakech. Nevertheless, the court has allowed Karembeu extensive visitation rights, permitting her to spend significant time with Nina, particularly from Friday evenings during even-numbered weeks until the following Friday.
Adriana Karembeu: A Committed Mother
In a structured agreement, the parents will also share holiday time with Nina according to a detailed schedule. The court's rationale for keeping Nina in Morocco was primarily focused on her well-being and daily life. Since 2021, she has been enrolled in an American school in Marrakech, where she has cultivated friendships and engaged in activities that have become integral to her life. Both Karembeu and Ohanian described their daughter as "flourishing and balanced" under the current arrangement; thus, the judge expressed concerns that relocating her to Monaco could lead to a "loss of stability."
While Karembeu did not achieve her specific request, she emphasized a different positive aspect of the ruling in a public statement, asserting that the court recognized her "essential role" in Nina’s life, allowing her to maintain a significant presence in her daughter's upbringing. Karembeu remarked, "This decision confirms that, in the eyes of the law, my place alongside her is full and complete."
In her ongoing commitment to Nina’s welfare, Karembeu declared that her daughter’s happiness remains her "absolute priority." The court rejected certain incriminating documents presented by Ohanian, deeming them an invasion of privacy. Ohanian, on the other hand, took note of the court's decision to keep the residence and schooling in Marrakech. His attorney, Me Najwa El-Haïté, stated that this ruling provided "great relief for her father." Additionally, Karembeu's request for a monthly allowance of €10,000 was denied, yet Ohanian will continue to cover Nina's educational, extracurricular, and medical expenses. This custody ruling does not conclude the legal disputes between Karembeu and Ohanian, as multiple complaints have already been filed against him across France, Morocco, and Monaco.
As reported by closermag.fr.
